Devon woman killed in four car crash in Exeter
A woman in her 80s has died following a crash involving four cars in Exeter, police have said. Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident involving a Toyota Yaris, Vauxhall Movano van and two parked cars happened on Cowick Lane in Exeter at about 13:00 BST on 29 May. Officers said a passenger in the Yaris who was in her 80s has died after being taken to hospital with injuries. Police said the male driver of the Yaris, also in his 80s, suffered minor injuries.
The force appealed for witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident.
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